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Metrium on 09 May 2013

Probably, otherwise they would have mentionned it in the fiscal year's financial meeting that was less than a month ago.



 

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zorg1000 on 09 May 2013
Metrium said:
Probably, otherwise they would have mentionned it in the fiscal year's financial meeting that was less than a month ago.


True but then u might have more people calling for a price cut than there already is



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Busted on 09 May 2013
badgenome said:
No. It doesn't sell at all.

Touché (?)



dahuman on 09 May 2013
badgenome said:
No. It doesn't sell at all.


true that.



Chris1596 on 09 May 2013

I think it sells at a loss but after a game is bought with it it makes a profit, this was at launch but now it must be making more of a loss as the console is being sold cheaper in a few places then the launch price



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g911turbo on 09 May 2013
badgenome said:
No. It doesn't sell at all.


LOL.  We can always count on you for a serious answer.



Barozi on 09 May 2013
Chris1596 said:
I think it sells at a loss but after a game is bought with it it makes a profit, this was at launch but now it must be making more of a loss as the console is being sold cheaper in a few places then the launch price

that was confirmed to be a false translation.



Chris1596 on 09 May 2013
Barozi said:
Chris1596 said:
I think it sells at a loss but after a game is bought with it it makes a profit, this was at launch but now it must be making more of a loss as the console is being sold cheaper in a few places then the launch price

that was confirmed to be a false translation.


Oh I didn't realise, surprised I didn't read something about that 



ethomaz on 09 May 2013
badgenome said:
No. It doesn't sell at all.

This comment ruled the thread /end



famousringo on 09 May 2013

The problem with selling less than expected is you end up paying warehouses to store finished units that aren't getting shipped out, or you might end up paying component suppliers for parts that you don't even have a use for. So yes, it is possible that the Wii U is taking a worse loss now than it actually was at launch.

Things can get really ugly. Just ask RIM about the Playbook or HP about the Touchpad.



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